Sunnyvale, United States of America On-site Employment

Illumio is hiring a Director, Engineering

About the Role

Guide technical vision and product execution for a cutting-edge cloud security platform by leading a high-performing engineering team, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and shaping long-term strategic direction.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the strategic plan and execution for the new CloudSecure offering from inception to market readiness.
  • Lead team expansion and professional growth of elite engineers, collaborating closely with senior technical leaders.
  • Maintain deep expertise in product and technology to inform critical decisions across engineering, product, and related functions.
  • Establish and manage an agile development lifecycle focused on fast iteration, continuous measurement, and rapid feature maturation.
  • Make timely decisions under uncertainty, balancing business priorities with release timelines and quality commitments.
  • Contribute to the organization’s technical leadership by shaping product innovation, advising executives on strategic goals, and supporting talent acquisition and technical direction.

Work Arrangement

On-site

Our Team's Vision

The Engineering team fosters a culture rooted in independent thinking, accountability, and forward-looking innovation, dedicated to enhancing global digital security. Team members lead in Zero Trust Segmentation and work across a broad technology stack—from operating systems to distributed systems to user interface design. The team is united by diverse perspectives and a shared mission to build transformative products during a pivotal moment in cybersecurity history.

Our Commitment

We are committed to cultivating a workplace defined by inclusion, diverse experiences, and individual contribution, strengthening both our culture and customer impact. All job offers are issued directly by our recruitment team via official e-signature documents. We do not request sensitive personal information during the offer stage. Such details are collected only after offer acceptance, post-background check, during onboarding. Any unsolicited requests for personal data should be verified with us immediately to ensure a secure and transparent hiring process.

About company
Illumio
Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments. Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience.
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category management
Posted a month ago